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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 239.33 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 239.33 and 98.75 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 239.33 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/239.33 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 239.33 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 23,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633.84/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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